CHAPTER 34: Emily's confession

  As Rachel pleaded on Emily's behalf, Emily's mind raced as she thought of an excuse to explain her past behavior. She watched as Isabelle begged for forgiveness on her behalf and a plan began to form.

  With a sorrowful voice, Emily interrupted Isabelle's pleas and Rachel and Rebecca gaze focused on her. John's anger boiled over but he waited, listening to what she wanted to say first.

  "Please, let me explain," Emily said, her eyes welling up with tears. "I know I've been horrible to you all but I was going through a tough time that day. That day, I had just received some shocking news...my parents had passed away."

  Upon hearing her, Isabelle's expression turned confused and she stared at Emily looking really confused.

  "Father! I thought you have no relatives" Isabelle laminated.

  Emily's eyes widened in horror, her voice sober.

  "Well, that's what I thought too, Isabelle, until I received the shocking news," Emily explained.